MANAGEMENT OF BEYOND CENTER LEARNING AND CIRCLE TIME Management of Beyond Center Learning and Circle Time (A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang).
MANAGEMENT OF BEYOND CENTER LEARNING
AND CIRCLE TIME
(A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang)
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Master Degree of Education
in Educational Management Department
by
Silviana Endang TM
Q.100.100.144
GRADUATE SCHOOL
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
CONSULTANT NOTE
Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS
Consultant
Subject: Thesis of Silviana Endang TM
To
: Director of Graduate School
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
After reading and giving suggestion to the thesis of
Name
: Silviana Endang TM
Student number
: Q 100 100 144
Department
: Educational Management
Title
: Management of Beyond Center Learning and Circle Time
(A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang)
This thesis has been approved to be examined by the board of examiners of
Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
Surakarta, Januari 2012
Consultant
Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS
ii
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain master degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those the writing which are referred to the manuscripts
mentioned in bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, January, 2012
Writer,
Silviana Endang TM
iv
MOTTO
1. We can not always build the future for the next generations. But we can
prepare future generations for the future (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
2. Do not let anyone make the slumped tone to hate him (Martin Luther King Jr.)
DEDICATION
I dedicate this thesis to my beloved children and family
v
AKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
Alhamdulillahirrobil’alamin, praise to Allah SWT, for blessing the writer
in accomplishing this research paper entitled Management of Beyond Center
Learning and Circle Time (A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang). Writing of this paper was not lost of suggestion, help, and
guidance from several people. Therefore, the writer would like to express her
deepest gratitude and appreciation to the people who have ever helped her in
finishing this research paper.
1.
Prof. Dr. Bambang Setiaji, Rector of Surakarta Muhammadiyah University
who has given a variety of facilities in completing studies at Surakarta
Muhammadiyah University.
2.
Prof. Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, M. Hum., Director of Graduate School at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who gave the opportunity to the
writer to continue the study.
3.
Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS, Head of Educational Management Department,
Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, and the advisor
that has given guidance, support, and advise in the process of writing this
thesis.
4.
The Principal and teachers of Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang that has given permission to do this research.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in
order to make it better, the writer accept some advice and criticism. Finally, the
writer wishes this research paper would be useful for all readers.
Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
Surakarta, Januari 2012
Writer,
Silviana E
vi
SUMMARY
Silviana Endang TM. Q.100.100.144. Management of Beyond Center Learning and
Circle Time (A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang).
Thesis. Graduate School. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2012.
This paper has three objectives. Firstly is to describe students’ learning
activity in the center at Early Childhood Bunga Bangsa Semarang. Secondly is to
describe the teaching activity of teacher in the center at Early Childhood Bunga
Bangsa Semarang. And finally, this study aims to describe the classroom setting in
the center at Early Childhood Bunga Bangsa Semarang.
It is a qualitative research. This study is done at Early Childhood Bunga
Bangsa Semarang. The main subject of this research consists of the principal and
teachers. Data collection method is using in-depth interview, observation and
documentation. Data analysis of this research is using a technique of analyzing data
in site. Data validity uses credibility, transferability, confirmability, and
dependability.
The findings show that (1) students are active in learning in Early Childhood
Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang. Students are in group that consists of 10
children and form a circle by singing in environmental scaffolding. On the
scaffolding before play, students pray together and greeting with friends and
teachers. Students do three learning activities by playing in the centers which are
provided by the school. Those activities are (a) play sensory motor such as pouring
water in a glass at the cooking center and making a line in the preparation center, as
well as watering the plant in the nature center, (b) do a role play such as acting as a
doctor in the role play center, and (c) development play by creating a picture in the
art center and arranging the block in the development center. In the scaffolding after
playing, students do a recall activity to remember the learning experience gained
from the games or provided in the beyond center. (2) Teaching activities of teachers
in Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang is done by considering the
theme and also using principles of learning by learning. Teachers prepare all the
necessary administration such as preparing APE. The teachers make an agreement
to the students and create a fun atmosphere such as doing the physical exercise
activity. Material is delivered by giving question and answer and also demonstration
in the center used, the activity of students are recorded everyday in a daily report.
To reinforce the learning experience of students, teachers have a review in the end
of learning. (3) Classroom setting in the Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang considers the comfort and students' needs. The classroom is created in an
interesting decoration by installing various ornaments such as poster and students’
work. The class is handled by two teachers that consist of a main teacher and a
teacher assistant. Those teachers make the moving class system from one center to
another center in Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang run
effectively. Formation of the seat is made in the form of a circle where students sit
and listen to the teacher's explanations in carpet.
Keywords: center, early childhood education, activity, classroom
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
CONSULTANT NOTE ...................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE...............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY ..................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..............................................................................
vi
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................. viii
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................
1
A. Background ....................................................................
1
B. Research Focus ..............................................................
4
C. Research Objectives .......................................................
4
D. Research benefit .............................................................
5
E. Glossary ........................................................................
5
THEORY ............................................................................
7
A. Beyond Center Learning ................................................
7
B. Management of Beyond Center Learning ....................... 11
C. Previous Research .......................................................... 14
CHAPTER III
METHOD........................................................................... 16
A. Type and Design of Research ......................................... 16
B. Research Location .......................................................... 17
C. Role of Researcher ........................................................ 17
D. Data and Data Source .................................................... 18
E. Data Collection .............................................................. 19
F. Techniques of Data Analysis ......................................... 20
G. Data Validity .................................................................. 21
CHAPTER IV
DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDING ........................... 22
A. Data Description ............................................................ 22
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1. Students’ Learning Activity in Beyond Center
at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................. 22
2. Teacher’s Teaching Activity in the Beyond
Center at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang ..................................................... 25
3. Classroom Setting In The Center Learning at
Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................. 28
B. Finding........................................................................... 32
CHAPTER V
DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ................................. 35
A. Discussion ..................................................................... 35
1.
Students’ Learning Activity in Beyond Center
at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................... 35
2.
Teacher’s Teaching Activity in the Beyond
Center at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang ...................................................... 38
3.
Classroom Setting In The Center Learning at
Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................... 42
B. Proposition ..................................................................... 44
CHAPTER VI CLOSING ........................................................................... 46
A. Conclusion .................................................................... 46
B. Implication .................................................................... 48
C. Recommendation ........................................................... 48
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... 50
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................
ix
AND CIRCLE TIME
(A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang)
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for Getting Master Degree of Education
in Educational Management Department
by
Silviana Endang TM
Q.100.100.144
GRADUATE SCHOOL
MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA
2012
i
CONSULTANT NOTE
Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS
Consultant
Subject: Thesis of Silviana Endang TM
To
: Director of Graduate School
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
After reading and giving suggestion to the thesis of
Name
: Silviana Endang TM
Student number
: Q 100 100 144
Department
: Educational Management
Title
: Management of Beyond Center Learning and Circle Time
(A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang)
This thesis has been approved to be examined by the board of examiners of
Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
Surakarta, Januari 2012
Consultant
Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS
ii
iii
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain master degree of a
university, nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or
published by others, except those the writing which are referred to the manuscripts
mentioned in bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this
testimony, I will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, January, 2012
Writer,
Silviana Endang TM
iv
MOTTO
1. We can not always build the future for the next generations. But we can
prepare future generations for the future (Franklin D. Roosevelt)
2. Do not let anyone make the slumped tone to hate him (Martin Luther King Jr.)
DEDICATION
I dedicate this thesis to my beloved children and family
v
AKNOWLEDGMENT
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
Alhamdulillahirrobil’alamin, praise to Allah SWT, for blessing the writer
in accomplishing this research paper entitled Management of Beyond Center
Learning and Circle Time (A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang). Writing of this paper was not lost of suggestion, help, and
guidance from several people. Therefore, the writer would like to express her
deepest gratitude and appreciation to the people who have ever helped her in
finishing this research paper.
1.
Prof. Dr. Bambang Setiaji, Rector of Surakarta Muhammadiyah University
who has given a variety of facilities in completing studies at Surakarta
Muhammadiyah University.
2.
Prof. Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, M. Hum., Director of Graduate School at
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who gave the opportunity to the
writer to continue the study.
3.
Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS, Head of Educational Management Department,
Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, and the advisor
that has given guidance, support, and advise in the process of writing this
thesis.
4.
The Principal and teachers of Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang that has given permission to do this research.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in
order to make it better, the writer accept some advice and criticism. Finally, the
writer wishes this research paper would be useful for all readers.
Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh
Surakarta, Januari 2012
Writer,
Silviana E
vi
SUMMARY
Silviana Endang TM. Q.100.100.144. Management of Beyond Center Learning and
Circle Time (A Site Study at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang).
Thesis. Graduate School. Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. 2012.
This paper has three objectives. Firstly is to describe students’ learning
activity in the center at Early Childhood Bunga Bangsa Semarang. Secondly is to
describe the teaching activity of teacher in the center at Early Childhood Bunga
Bangsa Semarang. And finally, this study aims to describe the classroom setting in
the center at Early Childhood Bunga Bangsa Semarang.
It is a qualitative research. This study is done at Early Childhood Bunga
Bangsa Semarang. The main subject of this research consists of the principal and
teachers. Data collection method is using in-depth interview, observation and
documentation. Data analysis of this research is using a technique of analyzing data
in site. Data validity uses credibility, transferability, confirmability, and
dependability.
The findings show that (1) students are active in learning in Early Childhood
Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang. Students are in group that consists of 10
children and form a circle by singing in environmental scaffolding. On the
scaffolding before play, students pray together and greeting with friends and
teachers. Students do three learning activities by playing in the centers which are
provided by the school. Those activities are (a) play sensory motor such as pouring
water in a glass at the cooking center and making a line in the preparation center, as
well as watering the plant in the nature center, (b) do a role play such as acting as a
doctor in the role play center, and (c) development play by creating a picture in the
art center and arranging the block in the development center. In the scaffolding after
playing, students do a recall activity to remember the learning experience gained
from the games or provided in the beyond center. (2) Teaching activities of teachers
in Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang is done by considering the
theme and also using principles of learning by learning. Teachers prepare all the
necessary administration such as preparing APE. The teachers make an agreement
to the students and create a fun atmosphere such as doing the physical exercise
activity. Material is delivered by giving question and answer and also demonstration
in the center used, the activity of students are recorded everyday in a daily report.
To reinforce the learning experience of students, teachers have a review in the end
of learning. (3) Classroom setting in the Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang considers the comfort and students' needs. The classroom is created in an
interesting decoration by installing various ornaments such as poster and students’
work. The class is handled by two teachers that consist of a main teacher and a
teacher assistant. Those teachers make the moving class system from one center to
another center in Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa Semarang run
effectively. Formation of the seat is made in the form of a circle where students sit
and listen to the teacher's explanations in carpet.
Keywords: center, early childhood education, activity, classroom
vii
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE .............................................................................................................
i
CONSULTANT NOTE ...................................................................................
ii
ACCEPTANCE...............................................................................................
iii
TESTIMONY ..................................................................................................
iv
MOTTO ..........................................................................................................
v
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ..............................................................................
vi
SUMMARY ..................................................................................................... vii
TABLE OF CONTENT ................................................................................. viii
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................
1
A. Background ....................................................................
1
B. Research Focus ..............................................................
4
C. Research Objectives .......................................................
4
D. Research benefit .............................................................
5
E. Glossary ........................................................................
5
THEORY ............................................................................
7
A. Beyond Center Learning ................................................
7
B. Management of Beyond Center Learning ....................... 11
C. Previous Research .......................................................... 14
CHAPTER III
METHOD........................................................................... 16
A. Type and Design of Research ......................................... 16
B. Research Location .......................................................... 17
C. Role of Researcher ........................................................ 17
D. Data and Data Source .................................................... 18
E. Data Collection .............................................................. 19
F. Techniques of Data Analysis ......................................... 20
G. Data Validity .................................................................. 21
CHAPTER IV
DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDING ........................... 22
A. Data Description ............................................................ 22
viii
1. Students’ Learning Activity in Beyond Center
at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................. 22
2. Teacher’s Teaching Activity in the Beyond
Center at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang ..................................................... 25
3. Classroom Setting In The Center Learning at
Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................. 28
B. Finding........................................................................... 32
CHAPTER V
DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ................................. 35
A. Discussion ..................................................................... 35
1.
Students’ Learning Activity in Beyond Center
at Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................... 35
2.
Teacher’s Teaching Activity in the Beyond
Center at Early Childhood Education Bunga
Bangsa Semarang ...................................................... 38
3.
Classroom Setting In The Center Learning at
Early Childhood Education Bunga Bangsa
Semarang ................................................................... 42
B. Proposition ..................................................................... 44
CHAPTER VI CLOSING ........................................................................... 46
A. Conclusion .................................................................... 46
B. Implication .................................................................... 48
C. Recommendation ........................................................... 48
BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... 50
APPENDIX ....................................................................................................
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